[solved] How do I measure the "distance" the player is running?

Hi hi

I am preparing a game in temple-run style , where the players "run" towards the top of screen ...

My question is this - how do I measure the "distance" the player is running?

I'm trying to think about it from all angles and have not found a solution -

At first I thought of doing a variable that every second goes up by 10 - but my game gets faster and faster as the game progresses, and when the player gets hurt (he has 3 lives) the game slows down a bit ... so that means he can not progress the same distance as he was running fast "Normal" or "Accelerated" speed

Do you have an idea or solution to my problem?

I appreciate it very very much.

Attached is a picture from the very initial prototype of my idea ...

Thank you very much ^ __ ^

Distance = speed * time

Or change in distance = previous distance + speed * time since last increment

If the speed is changing, you need to increment the distance on every tick.

On every tick: Add (dt*currentSpeed) to distance

thanks a lot for the answer!

I admit I still do not understand exactly what you are saying,

can you expand please?

(I'm a graphic artist, not a physicist XD)

here is a demo:

dropbox.com/s/5yxnuhg6z5vmx1f/DistanceTravelled.c3p

Wow !!!!

Thank you! Now I understand! (It's easier when you see in front of your eyes) I really appreciate the time you invested in helping me! Thank you!